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Ethernet Through An Electric Socket
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I used to have a gizmo that plugged into the wall and connected to my computer to boost the signal to my laptop while I was working in the 'home office' (spare bedroom). I now have a new computer, am working from home again...but the new computer doesn't have an ethernet port. It has only the USB and HDMI ports. Is there anything I can use to boost the signal in my new computer? Or any way to adapt the device I have so I can use it with the new machine?
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Yes there is. You can now buy exactly the same plug device that has WiFi as well as ethernet. https:/
They are different devices but they all do the same thing. Plug one in to a socket near your router and connect to router by ethernet. Plug the other one in to a socket near your computer and connect by WiFi. It is up to you to decide if you want to pay extra for the ones that have pass through (you can plug something else in to the device meaning you don't lose the use of the plug socket) and choose the brand
Have a look at the TP Link AV600
Have a look at the TP Link AV600
What is the make and model of the device you already have? I am assuming it is a powerline connected to your router by ethernet.
It may be possible to buy just one wifi enabled powerline plug that will work with your existing setup.
Good idea to ask your WiFi provider for a free extender and Maydup's extender is excellent if you position it where there is a good WiFi signal close enough to your spare bedroom. They are not very good if your house has very thick walls or other obstacles such as metal joists that interferes with WiFi signals.
I don't know why I didn't think about it earlier but £10 will buy an ethernet adapter that simply plugs in to a USB port on your PC
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It may be possible to buy just one wifi enabled powerline plug that will work with your existing setup.
Good idea to ask your WiFi provider for a free extender and Maydup's extender is excellent if you position it where there is a good WiFi signal close enough to your spare bedroom. They are not very good if your house has very thick walls or other obstacles such as metal joists that interferes with WiFi signals.
I don't know why I didn't think about it earlier but £10 will buy an ethernet adapter that simply plugs in to a USB port on your PC
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fourteen, yes it can but Tefler's PC doesn't have an ethernet port. I have just posted a link to an adapter that will give him a port.
I much prefer powerlines to extenders - they give the same internet speed as plugging directly in to the router wherever your device is positioned in the house (even in the shed at the bottom of the garden); does not suffer from interference and if you don't use the WiFi capability is as secure as plugging directly to the router with ethernet.
I much prefer powerlines to extenders - they give the same internet speed as plugging directly in to the router wherever your device is positioned in the house (even in the shed at the bottom of the garden); does not suffer from interference and if you don't use the WiFi capability is as secure as plugging directly to the router with ethernet.
This is a good article about extenders and powerlines
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Another one https:/
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Another one https:/
If your new PC is a desktop you can add an ethernet port with this
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You sure about that Barry?
Using a powerline would mean effectively you use the wiring in your house, that wire is open to outside your house, in fact it all goes down a big pipe to everyone. or every third person on a 3 phase. Maybe the signal doesnt go that far but it open nonetheless.
Easy solution here is to use a docking station. Then any laptop could be plugged into that.
WiFi done properly is just as secure.
Using a powerline would mean effectively you use the wiring in your house, that wire is open to outside your house, in fact it all goes down a big pipe to everyone. or every third person on a 3 phase. Maybe the signal doesnt go that far but it open nonetheless.
Easy solution here is to use a docking station. Then any laptop could be plugged into that.
WiFi done properly is just as secure.
barry1010 - this article (and others found by googling) concludes that powerlines WILL work on different rings/circuits:
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